EA_OnPreNewAttribute

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EA_OnPreNewAttribute notifies Add-Ins that a new attribute is about to be created on an element. It enables Add-Ins to permit or deny the creation of the new attribute.

 

Syntax

 

Function EA_OnPreNewAttribute(Repository As EA.Repository, Info As EA.EventProperties) As Boolean

 

The EA_OnPreNewAttribute function syntax contains the following elements

 

 

Parameter

Type

Direction

Description

Repository

EA.Repository

 

IN

An EA.Repository object representing the currently open Enterprise Architect model. Poll its members to retrieve model data and user interface status information.

Info

EA.EventProperties

IN

Contains the following EventProperty Objects for the attribute to be created :

 

·Type : A string value corresponding to Attribute.Type
·Stereotype : A string value corresponding to Attribute.Stereotype
·ParentID : A long value corresponding to Attribute.ParentID
·ClassifierID : A long value corresponding to Attribute.ClassifierID

 

 

Return Value

 

Return True to enable the addition of the new attribute to the model. Return False to disenable the addition of the new attribute.

 

Details

 

This event occurs when a user creates a new attribute on an element by either drag-dropping from the Project Browser window, using the Attributes properties dialog, or the in-place editor on the diagram. The notification is provided immediately before the attribute is created, so that the Add-In can disenable the addition of the attribute.

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